Sometimes it's the little things that bring the biggest thrill. My little basket chair quilt is a good example. It was created during a non-quilting zone much like the one I'm experiencing now. One of those times when nothing seems to come out right, or feels overwhelming or ... or ... or ..., which of course breeds hesitation in all quilty undertakings. Then, just a little spark of an idea can turn it all around. I made this quilt a couple of years ago and forgot all about this spring. I just brought it out again a couple of weeks ago and have to admit --- I love this little gem.
Chair quilts, by their very nature, are very talented little creatures. They keep furniture clean, add a spot of brightness and provide just enough quilt therapy to put a squelch on the most severe quilting drought. This one happened bit by bit over the course of a weekend. First the plain little baskets with appliqued handles. Then, the whimsy of a few eggs. Then, a bird to watch over those eggs. Finally, a thin red border to frame it and I had it all: A spark of creative juices, a little applique fix and a bright new quilt for everyone's favorite chair. And, best of all, a reminder that putting things away for a while means you can rediscover them and fall in love all over again.
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